Top Rankings
Gravette School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,133 students in Gravette School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Gravette School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
2,133 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gravette School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.62
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
81%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,081 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,749 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,081
$12,975
Spending / Student
$10,749
$12,887
Best Gravette School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gravette Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
607 Dallas St Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4100
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Gravette Upper Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 8th Ave Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4140
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4140
Gr: 3-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Gravette High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Lion Dr S
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4100
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
601 El Paso St Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4100
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4100
Gr: PK-2 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gravette School District?
Gravette School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,133 students.
What is the rank of Gravette School District?
Gravette School District is ranked #31 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gravette School District?
81% of Gravette School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gravette School District?
Gravette School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Gravette School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,749 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
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